Will “Pastry Baker” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

Job Description

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

Job Details

• The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 35-2014.00
• The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 25,430.00
• The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 12.00
• Currently, there are 1,217,370 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Cooks, Restaurant”.

Also Known As…

• Cooks, Restaurant
• Prep Cook (Preparation Cook)
• Line Cook
• Grill Cook
• Fry Cook
• Cook
• Breakfast Cook
• Banquet Cook
• Back Line Cook
• Vegetable Cook
• Station Cook
• Specialty Foods Cook
• Specialty Cook
• Sous Chef
• Saucier
• Sandwich Artist
• Roundsman
• Railroad Cook
• Prep Person
• Pastry Baker
• Lunch Cook
• Larder Cook
• Ice Cream Chef
• Garde Manger
• Foreign Food Specialty Cook
• Food Service Worker
• Executive Chef
• Dinner Cook
• Cook Apprentice
• Chef De Partie
• Chef de Froid
• Chef
• Broiler Chef or Cook
• Banquet Chef
• Assistant Cook

Tasks for “Pastry Baker”

• Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Plan and price menu items.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Keep records and accounts.
• Butcher and dress animals, fowl, or shellfish, or cut and bone meat prior to cooking.
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Prepare relishes and hors d'oeuvres.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
• Bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries.
• Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.

Related Technology & Tools

• Blenders
• Conveyor ovens
• Point of sale POS computer terminals
• Meat and cheese slicing machines
• Meat saws
• Filet knives
• Convection ovens
• Smoking cabinets
• Griddles
• Salamander ovens
• Commercial microwave ovens
• Rotisserie ovens
• Fryers
• Rotating rack ovens
• Cimeter knives
• Personal computers
• Grinders
• Chefs' knives
• Paring knives
• Food slicing machines
• Wok ranges
• Pizza ovens
• Utility cutlery
• Boning knives
• Pasta cookers
• Food steamers
• Charbroilers
• Gas grills

• Menu planning software
• Microsoft Excel
• Inventory management software
• Food safety labeling systems
• Recipe cost control software
• Point of sale POS restaurant software